What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Representative position at Hussmann?
Overview
This position performs key tasks to drive Hussmann’s cash flow and working capital goals. A successful candidate will perform a wide variety of credit and collections functions for a defined portfolio of Hussmann’s customers. This position will monitor receivables, analyze external data, and pursue payment from assigned accounts. Success will come from working directly with customers and other Hussmann teams to resolve customer disputes and facilitate customer payment.
Responsibilities
About Hussmann
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
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This position performs key tasks to drive Hussmann’s cash flow and working capital goals. A successful candidate will perform a wide variety of credit and collections functions for a defined portfolio of Hussmann’s customers. This position will monitor receivables, analyze external data, and pursue payment from assigned accounts. Success will come from working directly with customers and other Hussmann teams to resolve customer disputes and facilitate customer payment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the financial status of potential or existing customers using internal and external data. Recommend a level of exposure that balances revenue growth and financial risk.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and DSO utilizing multiple ERP’s and supporting systems. Focus on delinquent invoices and other opportunities that are apparent by continually analyzing the portfolio.
- Continually evaluate customer exposure against credit limits, utilizing historical payment data, external data, and other financial information.
- Maintain timely approval of customer orders, utilizing established guidelines and thresholds.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal support teams: Sales, Billing, Branch support staff, Legal, and AR team members to drive timely processing of customer payments.
- Assist Credit Supervisor, Sr. Manager, and other team members with various reporting and ad-hoc requests.
- Responsible for process improvement, automation initiatives, projects as well as documenting procedures, processes, and systems as they evolve.
- Create individual reporting and other analytics to support DSO improvements as well as communicate customers trends and needs.
- 5 - 7 years Collections, A/R, or similar Finance experience.
- Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Business preferred.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.
- Attention to detail with strong time management skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks/projects/customers.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate information in a timely fashion and with the appropriate sense of urgency.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work both in a team environment and as a strong individual contributor.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite with strong Excel skills.
- Exposure to Oracle, Infor XA, SAP, Power BI, or Microsoft Dynamics a definite plus.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Matching Contribution
- Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Panasonic Employee Discounts
- 15 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more
About Hussmann
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.
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